How To Fix XML_42049 - Different original languages: Word IO: '&1': &2 / XML-IO: '&3': &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XML_42 - For XML processing

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Different original languages: Word IO: '&1': &2 / XML-IO: '&3': &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XML_42049 - Different original languages: Word IO: '&1': &2 / XML-IO: '&3': &4 ?

  The SAP error message XML_42049 indicates a mismatch in the original languages between the Word input/output (IO) and the XML input/output. This typically occurs when you are trying to process documents that have different language settings, which can lead to issues in data processing or translation.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The original language of the Word document (IO) does not match the original language of the XML document (IO).
  There may be inconsistencies in the language settings in the SAP system or in the documents being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the original language settings of both the Word document and the XML document. Ensure that they are set to the same language.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Properties:
  
  Open the Word document and check its properties to confirm the language setting. You can do this by going to File > Info > Properties > Advanced Properties and checking the language